NZ Judo Hall of Records 1965–2009: Men's LIGHT-MIDDLEWEIGHT (69.9kg).

1967. Graeme Roberts, Budokan Wellington.
1968. Graeme Roberts, Budokan Wellington.
1969. George Aspinall, Dunedin.
1970. Ken Anderson, Auckland Judo Academy
1971. Eddie Marsters, Hamilton.
1972. Graeme Roberts, Budokan Wellington.
1973. Akihiro Matsuura, Doshisha Uni Kyoto Japan
1974. Akihiro Matsuura, Doshisha Uni Kyoto Japan
1975. Eddie Marsters, Hamilton.
1976. Ron Williams, Judokai Auckland.

UNDER.-71.1977.
1977. Mike Bond, Judokai.Auckland
1978. John Purcell, Judokai.Auckland
1979. Shaun (Spider) O’Leary, Renshuden, Dunedin
1980. Shaun (Spider) O’Leary, Renshuden, Dunedin
1981. Derek Maggs, Waikato
1982. John Moody, Christchurch
1983. Shaun (Spider) O’Leary, Renshuden, Dunedin
1984. John Moody, Christchurch
1985. John Moody, Christchurch
1986. Steve Corkin, Chidokan Auckland
1987. Steve Corkin, Chidokan Auckland
1988. Pat Mahan, Auckland
1989. Steve Corkin, Chidokan Auckland
1990. Steve Corkin, Chidokan Auckland
1991. Paul Wong, Auckland University Judo
1992. Mike Grahame.Christchurch
1993. Steve Corkin Chidokan Auckland
1994. Jason King, Gisborne
1995. Steve Corkin, Chidokan Auckland
1996. T.Waenga, Auckland
1997. Mike Ritson, Auckland University Judo .
1998. Gareth Knight, Judokai Auckland
1999. Linsey Reid, Judokai Auckland
2000. Linsey Reid, Judokai Auckland

CHANGED TO U73KG
2001. Linsey Reid, Judokai Auckland
2002. Ben Pilly, Judokai,Auckland
2003. Lynsey Reid, Judokai Auckland
2004. Peter Broom, Ch.Ch.
2005. Peter Broom, Ch.Ch
2006. Justin Mitchell, Nippon Judo
2007. Justin Mitchell, Nippon Judo
2008. Lee Calder, Western Judo Club
2009. Lee Calder, Western Judo Club, Auckland
2010. Peter Broom, Ch.Ch Judo School.
2011. ???

NZ Judo Hall of Records 1965–2009: Men's MIDDLE WEIGHT

1966. Pat Toner, Budokan, Wellington.
1967. Owen Dwyer, Auckland Judo Academy
1968. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judo Academy
1969. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judo Academy
1970. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judo Academy
1971. Jimmy Phillips, Auckland.
1972. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judo Academy
1973. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1974. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1975. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1976. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1977. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1978. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1979. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1977. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1978. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1979. Rick Littlewood, University Judo Auckland
1980. Wayne Watson, Wanganui Judo
1981. Wayne Watson, Wanganui Judo
1982. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1983. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1984. Bill Vincent, New Plymouth
1985. Shaun (Spider) O’Leary, Chidokan Auckland
1986. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1987. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1988. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1989. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1990. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1991. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1992. C. Snelgar, Christchurch
1993. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1994. Gareth Knight, Judokai Auckland
1995. Gareth Knight, Judokai Auckland
1996. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School
1997. Graeme Spinks, ChCh.Judo School

CHANGED -81KG
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1998. Ken Matsuyama, Waikato.
1999. Morgan Endicott-Davies, Auckland University Judo
2000. Morgan Endicott-Davies, Auckland University Judo
2001. Graeme Spinks, Christchurch Judo School
2002. Graeme Spinks, Christchurch Judo School
2003. Morgan Endicott-Davies, Auckland University Judo
2004. Gareth Knight, Judokai Auckland
2005. Graeme Spinks, Ch.Ch.Judo School (age 45yrs)
2006. Graeme Spinks, Ch.Ch.Judo School.
2007. Woo Su Choi, Metro Hamilton (2nd Graeme Spinks at 47yrs old)
2008. Woo Su Choi, Metro Hamilton
2009. Sean Choi. Metro, Hamilton.
2010. Ivica Palvinic. Metro, Hamilton.
2011. ???

NZ Judo Hall of Records 1965–2009: Men's LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT

LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT -93kg 14st.9lbs
-----------------------------
1967. Dave McDonald, Inglewood.
1968. G. van Cuylenborg, Auckland Judo Academy.
1969. Rick Littlewood. Auckland / Doshisha Uni Kyoto Japan.
1970. D. McDonald, Inglewood.
1971. Rick Littlewood. Auckland / Doshisha Uni Kyoto Japan.
1972. Hans van Duyn, Auckland Judo Academy.
1973. Barry Madden, Whangarei.
1974. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judokai.
1975. Joe Fisher, Auckland Judokai
1976. I. Endicott-Davies, Canterbury.
1977. Dave Clark, Judokai Auckland
1978. Dave Browne, Judokai Auckland
1979. Ivor Endicott-Davies, Christchurch
1980. Ivor Endicott-Davies, Christchurch.Christchurch
1981. Dave Clark, Judokai Auckland
1982. Dave Clark, Judokai Auckland
1983. Mike Smith, Christchurch
1984. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1985. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1986. Mike Smith, Christchurch
1987. Mike Smith, Christchurch
1988. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1989. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1990. Dave Cordery, Browns Bay.
1991. S.Surrige, Chidokan.Auckland
1992. Daniel Gowing, Auckland University Judo
1993. Daniel Gowing.Auckland University Judo
1994. Donald Fairly, Judokai Auckland
1995. A.Thorp, Christchurch
1996. Cornell Klauessian, Auckland University Judo
1997. Daniel Gowing, Auckland University Judo
1998. Grant Jones, Christchurch
1999. Grant Jones, Christchurch
2000. Robert Levy, Judokai Auckland

[Changed -90kg]
2001. Robert Levy, Judokai Auckland
2002. Gareth Knight, Judokai Auckland
2003. Grant Jones, Christchurch
2004. Dill-russell, Judokai Auckland
2005. Jeromy Cox, Rotorua
2006. Graeme Spinks, Christchurch Judo School
2007. Aaron Campbell, Christchurch
2008. Tim Pavlinic, Waikato
2009. Ryan Dill-Russell. Judokwai, Auckland
2010. Ryan Dill-Russell. Judokwai, Auckland
2011. ???

Experts Agree Giant, Bioengineered Crabs Pose No Threat

Communication From Judo NZ/NZJF/Dave Browne

Dear Kong,

Please publish this on the University website -- we all know it's the only Judo blog in New Zealand that is regularly updated and is actually read by the community (even those of us that offered such animated protests about all the tits on the "real" AJA page).

As you are all aware significant changes been made in recent times within Judo New Zealand including a new Board, the adoption of a new constitution, the appointments of the National Technical and Business Directors, and a move to have more of our processes online.

We are now looking at the appropriateness of the various Commission structures.

One of the most significant changes that could be contemplated is the separation of the Coaching Commission into two distinct parts.

One part will be responsible for Coaching Development ( e.g. Coaching the Coaches).

The other part will be responsible for connecting with our high performance athletes and delivering on our primary goal of winning medals at the Commonwealth games in Glasgow in 2014.

It is important we get this latter part right and we wish to consult within the New Zealand judo coaching community before reaching a decision on how we move forward.

As a person with an interest in the coaching side of judo above national level we are looking for your input, ideas and thoughts on what you think would be the best processes and/or structure for JNZ to adopt in its interaction with our athletes, their coaches and their clubs to achieve our 2014 goal.

Please bear in mind that the any role or roles developed will voluntary although we are earmarking funds for programme delivery.

Please send any thoughts you have on the subject to me in the first instance by 31 March.


Kind regards
Dave Browne [dave@propertypeople.co.nz]
President – Judo New Zealand

Club Notice: Judo Russian's Performance With Beer(s)

Uni Judo, being much like the United Nations, prides itself in being a supporter of the arts. Consequently we are proud to announce that, this Friday after training, Tim will give a Russian poetry reading with beer! Tim writes: “I got letter from Max that I would like to read to the club members on Friday.” Tim, being naturally mysterious and Russian, intimidates that there is free beer involved in his reading (which apparently does not include an interpretive dance segment with tambourines and ribbons). “So I would appreciate if perhaps we can boost somehow the numbers this week, it's a lot of free beers. ....................... a lot.” So there you have it. Friday..."Dances with Beers: A Russian Soliloquy" at the Dojo.

Coming Soon: The Hall of Kiwi Judo Legends!!!

Get your lawyers ready; we have the pictures, the stories, and enough anecdotal evidence to fill three bars. All complaints can be sent to: David CORDERY, c/o BAYS CITY JUDO CLUB , Torbay.

NZ Judo Hall of Records 1965–2009: Men's HEAVYWEIGHT

1966. Bill. Hiku, Otematata.
1967. Ono Boelee, Auckland Judo Academy
1968. Ono Boelee, Auckland Judo Academy
1969. Ono Boelee, Auckland Judo Academy
1970. R. Avery, Auckland Judo Academy
1971. Ces Edwards, Christchurch.
1972. Ono Boelee, Auckland Judo Academy
1973. Ono Boelee, Judokai Auckland.
1974. Hans van Duyn, Judokai Auckland.
1975. Hans van Duyn, Judokai Auckland
1976. Hans van Duyn, Judokai Auckland

+95 kg
1977, Dave Browne, Judokai Auckland
1978.Dave Clarke, Judokai Auckland
1979. Ivor Endicott-Davies, Christchurch
1980. Ivor Endicott-Davies, Christchurch
1981. Dave Clarke, Judokai Auckland
1982. Ian Staples, Wellington
1983. S.Vaega, Auckland
1984. Dave Browne, Judokai Auckland
1985. Clint Rickards, Rotorua
1986. Clint Rickards, Rotorua
1987. R.Ekock, Christchurch
1988. Barry Madden, Whangarei
1989. L.Faddy, Auckland
1990. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1991. M.Takihara, Christchurch.
1992. Greg Small, University Judo Auckland
1993. Greg Small, University Judo Auckland
1994. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1995. Greg Small, University Judo Auckland
1996. Wayne Watson, Wanganui
1997. Calvin Snelgar, Christchurch

Under -100kg
1998. Ben Stallworthy, Auckland University Judo Auckland
1999. Davin Bond, Auckland University Judo
2000. Davin Bond, Auckland University Judo
2001. Daniel Gowing, University Judo Auckland
2002. Andrew Pragnell, University Judo Auckland
2003.Grant Jones, Christchurch
2004. Tim Slyfield, University Judo Auckland
2005. ??? Judokai Auckland
2006. Andrew Pragnell, University Judo Auckland
2007. Jason Koster, Ca.Am.Ju, Christchurch
2008.Jason Koster.Ca.Am, Christchurch
[Only 2 entries]
2009. Jason Koster.Ca.Am, Christchurch
2010. Jason Koster.Ca.Am, Christchurch
2011. ???



Plus 100kg
2001. Calvyn Snelgar, Criten Cobbers
2002.Ben Stallworthy, University Judo Auckland
2003. Andrew Pragnell, University Judo Auckland
2004.Donald Fairly, Western Judo (age 44yr)
2005.Donald Fairly, Western Judo (age 45yr)
2006.Wayne Watson, Wanganui (age 46yr)
2007. Craige Mercer, Wanganui Judo
2008.Craige Mercer, Wanganui Judo [Only 2 entries]
2009. Andrew Pragnell, Waiheke Island Judo
2010. Andrew Pragnell, Waiheke Island Judo
2011. ???

[Please advise us of any amendments that need to be made to this list. Email Rick Littlewood: r.littlewood@xtra.co.nz]

NZ Judo Hall of Records 1965–2009: Women's Judo OPEN

1968. Elane Bryson, Christchurch.
1969. S. Lewis, Christchurch.
1970. Dianna Frame, Auckland.
1971. Dianna Frame, Auckland.
1972. Dianna Frame, Auckland.
1973. Sandy Manderson, Christchurch.
1974. Sandy Manderson, Christchurch.
1975. Sandy Manderson, Christchurch.
1976. Joanne Allen New, Plymouth
1977. Joanne Allen New, Plymouth
1978. Sandra Matherson, Christchurch
1979. Sandra Matherson, Christchurch
1980. Colleen Kuriger, New Plymouth
1981. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1982. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1983. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1984. Audrey Halkyard, Chidokan
1985. Audrey Halkyard, Chidokan
1986. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1987. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1988. Donna Guy, Chidokan Auckland
1989. Tracey Down, Auckand
1990. Leanne Watson Nelson
1991. Naomi Furness (ni Spinks), Te Atatu Judo Auckland
1992. M.Timmers, Auckland
1993. Melisa Jones, Gisborne Judo Club
1994. Melisa Jones, Gisborne Judo Club
1995. Melisa Jones, Gisborne Judo Club
1996. Melisa Jones, Gisborne Judo Club
1997. M.Warren.Christchurch
1998. Fiona Iredale, Hamilton
1999. Fiona Iredale, Hamilton
2000. Fiona Iredale, Hamilton
2001. Melisa Jones, Gisborne Judo Club (age 32 yrs)
2002. Joy Williams, Gisborne
2003. Tamin Rigold, Auckland
2004. Joy Williams, Gisborne
2005. Easter Reedy, Gisborne (age 39yrs)
2006. Joy Williams, Gisborne
2007. Joy Williams, Gisborne
2008. Naomi Spinks, Christchurch Judo School (39 yrs)
2009. Charlene Apaapa. Wellington
2010. Moira de Villiers. Nippon, Auckland

[Please advise us of any amendments that need to be made to this list. Email Rick Littlewood: r.littlewood@xtra.co.nz]

New Fiends of the Judo Club and Guests Register

At the bequest of Sensei Rick a new section will be added to judokong.com shortly called an International friends (or fiends) page. It will be like a guest book where past members or visiting guests from other countries can leave their details. The theory is that, as time goes by, members from the Uni Judo club can turn up at an inconvenient time, drink your beer, and play some Judo. While a good idea in practice it will probably translate into a vehicle for privacy abuses. Nonetheless, it’s going to happen anyway.
The point of this is that if you are en ex-member living overseas, long-time member of the club currently elsewhere, former guest of the club, or just some creepy person who wants to claim any of the former, send your details: r.littlewood@xtra.co.nz. Cheers.

A Note From Chile!

Hi Rick,

thought I'd write a quick note to say hello and to suggest adding our judo club here to the list of friends/foes on the Judokong website. The details are:

Club de Judo Carabineros de Santiago de Chile: http://www.todojudo.cl/

A lot of activity in the club at the moment: we had the nationals last weekend (I came 5th in the under-90s....and there were more than 5 competitors!), and we are hosting an international tournament in May. How is everything at the University club?

Aside from that, scratching around for work here while looking for a job in NZ to come back to. Hoping to hear back on a couple of things in the coming weeks.

Say hi to everyone for me. See you back on the mat soon.

Cheers,

Barney

Discussion on the New Judo Rules by Refs

"Soul-less" North Shore Venue Chosen for Auckland International

Debbie Downing, Sports Director for Auckland Judo writes:
Just a quick update on the 2009 Auckland International Open. This year the event has moved back to the North Shore and will be held at the North Shore Events Centre (where the Breakers usually play their home games). For those of you who have been to competitions at AUT, it is less than 5 minutes drive from there.
We have a number of overseas entries confirmed already. They are: Indonesia (12 players both Men and Women, Junior and Senior), Philippines, New Caledonia and several Australian clubs. There have also been expressions of interest from Singapore, Macau, India and Hong Kong. We are also hopeful Tahiti will return with their large contingent of Under 14s.
There are currently cheap flights to Auckland that weekend from most centres, so suggest you book early and take advantage of these savings.
I have been asked about likely finish times on both days. As you are no doubt aware this depends entirely on number of entries and very hard to predict at this stage. We will again be running 3 competition mats and expect little if any down time. I don’t see Saturday finishing until at LEAST 7pm and Sunday 5pm so bear that in mind when booking flights.
We will not be setting up the venue until 10pm on the Friday night due to a basketball game being held however I will ensure scales are there from 8pm that night for a trial weigh in.
Any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to a good turnout of Kiwis at this event!

Karo's Been on the Krack

[By FoxSports.com]UFC welterweight Karo Parisyan has been issued a formal eight-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Parisyan tested positive for hydrocodone, oxymorphone and hydromorphone following a split-decision win over Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 94 on Jan. 31.

In addition to the suspension, Parisyan has been fined $32,000, which is 40 percent of his $80,000 purse. Parisyan was paid $40,000 to show and a win bonus worth the same amount.

The commission's ruling drops Parisyan's record to 18-5, while Kim's perfect record remains in tact at 11-0-1. Had the decision not been altered, Kim would have dropped his first bout to the Armenian judo specialist.

Parisyan's positive test was first reported Feb. 10, meaning that his suspension would have officially commenced on that date.

Parisyan has already appealed the suspension and a hearing is expected to be announced soon.

AGM of Auckland University Judo Club

Calling ALL members. The AGM for the Auckland University Judo Club will be held on Monday, 23 March 2009 at the Dojo (6 Woodhall Road, Epsom). The Meeting will start shortly after training (approx. 7.35 pm). Please note that financial members of the club are entitled to vote. So look forward to unleashing your inner bureaucrat and exercising your democratic privileges.

Latest Tech News

Sensei Rick's Pick of the Week: NZ Judo Olympians!!!

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New Time for Training on Saturday

Training on Saturday has been extended by one hour. The class will now be from 12 (midday) to 2 pm.
Juniors and lower grades are encouraged to attend this class.
Unlike normal training, Saturday's is more casual. Please feel free to come and play for as short or as long as you like (e.g. you are welcome if you are only able to make it for the second hour).

High Ranked Judoka Demonstrates the Signifigance of Chest to Chest Contact

Club News in Brief

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[Can't you just tell how much she hates Judo?]

* Jun has successfully completed her first week on the mat. Only three more weeks left and she will take the $50.
* Jordan is back from Melbourne having survived the BDO.
* The provisional date for paintball smack-down is the first or second Sunday after the East Coast Open.
* Israel last seen smashing his opponent with great ippon seionage (can you remember how good it felt to hit your first big forward throw without effort?)
* Word has it that Andrew Pragnell is preparing to go MMA, doing some BJJ and kickboxing.
* Vitaly , a former two time, world champion Sambo player, has been a regular on the mat.

Change of Date for World Masters Judo!

Hello again,
I am writing to inform you of a change of date and venue for the 11th World Masters championship.

Again, I apologize, because I must write to about 80 email addresses and I am unable to write to each individual on a personal basis.

NEW DATES - Wednesday 19th August - Sunday 23rd August 2009.

NEW VENUE - Georgina Centre, Atlanta (5 minutes from the Airport!! Many hotels and shops in this area).

INFORMATION - The WMJA website will be updated tonight.

On behalf of the WMJA I apologise for any inconvenience that this change of dates may cause.


Terry Watt
WMJA General Secretary

When I Say I'm Broke!!!

Yesterday I answered a knock on the door, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner..
'Good morning,' said the young man. 'If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in
high-powered vacuum cleaners.'
'Go away!' I said. 'I haven't got any money!', 'I'm broke!' and
proceeded to close the door.
Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed wide open.. 'Don 't be too hasty!' he said. 'Not until you have at least seen my demonstration'. And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto my hallway carpet. 'If this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet, Sir, I will personally eat the remainder.'
I stepped back and said, 'Well I hope you've got a Fricking good appetite, because they cut off my electricity this morning. What part of broke do you not understand?

Masters Judo Date and Venue Announced!

The 11th World Master Athlete Judo Championships will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on August 12 - Aug 16, 2009.
The venue for the contest will be the Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia.
To register and for further information please see: http://www.masterathlete.com/
-- the home of the World Masters Judo Association.

Does This Trend Sweeping Bolivia Spell Hope For NZ Women’s Judo?

Or is it merely the WIRES gone astray as the BBC, The Guardian, NYTimes, National Geographic etc...etc... all pick it up and thrash the story of the fighting Cholitas to death:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7429029.stm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2008/sep/01/bolivianwomenwrestlers

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/09/wrestlers/guillermoprieto-text